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VEGAN PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLLS

With a solid Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll recipe, you are sure to be the hero of any breakfast, brunch, or harvest party this fall.
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Author Holly Waterfall

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 1/2 tsp yeast
  • 1 Tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1.5 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter melted
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup or agave
  • 2 cups all purpose flour plus more for flouring your surface
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cinnamon filling

  • 1 cup dates pitted
  • 2 Tbsp hot water
  • 2 Tbsp vegan butter melted
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon

Cinnamon Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 1-2 Tbsp almond milk

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Sprinkle coconut sugar on top and let sit for 5 minutes, allowing the yeast to proof.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, combine the pumpkin, melted butter, and syrup. Once combined, add the proofed yeast and incorporate thoroughly.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the two flours and salt. Using the hook attachment, slowly add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture.
  • Allow to mix and knead for a few minutes. If the dough still seems overly sticky, add a little more flour until you can touch it and it doesn't stick to your finger. 
  • Place dough in a large clean bowl sprayed with non-stick spray or olive oil, cover, and allow to rise for an hour.
  • To make the filling, combine all filling ingredients in a food processor until mostly smooth.
  • Once dough has nearly doubled, roll out on a well-floured surface to a rectangle about 18 x 12 inches and 1/4" thick (this can be approximate). Spread cinnamon mixture on the dough and roll tightly beginning at the 18" side.
  • Slice rolls about 1-1 1/2" thick and place in a 9x13" baking dish. Cover and allow rolls to rise about 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350.
  • Bake 28-35 minutes, or until tops and center rolls are dry and baked through.

For Cinnamon glaze

  • Combine all glaze ingredients and whisk in a small bowl, starting with 2 tablespoons of almond milk. If you would like a thinner glaze, add a little bit more and whisk until you achieve desired consistency.
  • Drizzle glaze on cinnamon rolls and enjoy!